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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Annemarie's father invite Miranda?

2. What shocks Miranda the morning after the sleepover?

3. What does Annemarie's father bring to the sleepover?

4. What does Miranda give to a homeless man when she walks home from school in Chapter 33?

5. What holiday is it in Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?

2. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

3. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

4. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

5. What is missing from the apartment one day and what do Miranda and her mother think about what has happened?

6. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

7. What does Miranda receive from Richard for Christmas and why does it frighten Miranda?

8. What do Marcus and Julia attempt to explain to Miranda one day?

9. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Miranda's not telling Sal that he should no longer fear Marcus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Miranda's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda's mother?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Julia and Miranda. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Miranda learn about the source of Julia's true anger? Explain.

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